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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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